Re:Patenting something already invented (Score 1)

the airplanes of the Wright brothers used to bend their wings! Santos-Dummont's flight was documented, public and filmed. And he did fly around the eiffel tower. Santos-Dummont is recognized as the "father of aviation" in Europe. Just check these links: http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Dictionary /Santos-Dumont/DI41.htm http://educate.si.edu/scitech/impacto/graphic/avia tion/alberto.html http://perso.wanadoo.fr/blimp/SantosDumont.htm